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Hancock abandoned NHS staff during Covid, says Unison
Former health secretary Matt Hancock arrives to give evidence for Module 3 to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry at Dorland House in London, November 21, 2024

MATT HANCOCK deserted health and care staff in their hour of need during the Covid crisis, public service union Unison said today.

The union made the comments as the Tory former health secretary gave evidence to the official inquiry into the pandemic.

Unison head of health Helga Pile said: “Matt Hancock’s lasting legacy will be how not to respond to a national crisis.

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